I'm looking at getting a new sickle mower.
Will be used mostly for cutting grass hay. Mostly brome, but with bluegrass mixed in.
The bluegrass has, in my experience, been somewhat tough to cut.
What are the differences between a "double acting" (two sickles running opposite each other), and a "single" acting (one sickle running against stationary cutter guards)?
It seems to me that the double-acting one would cut tougher and finer grasses better. But you'd have to be careful of obstructions, etc., because there are no guards.
The single acting would be more protective of the sickle. But might plug easier in fine grass.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Will be used mostly for cutting grass hay. Mostly brome, but with bluegrass mixed in.
The bluegrass has, in my experience, been somewhat tough to cut.
What are the differences between a "double acting" (two sickles running opposite each other), and a "single" acting (one sickle running against stationary cutter guards)?
It seems to me that the double-acting one would cut tougher and finer grasses better. But you'd have to be careful of obstructions, etc., because there are no guards.
The single acting would be more protective of the sickle. But might plug easier in fine grass.
Thoughts? Opinions?
